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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport from £48

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — MEL
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Brisbane to Melbourne are usually found in April or May, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Brisbane to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£96

One-way from

£48

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£125

Good round-trip deal

£122 or less

Good one-way deal

£77 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 19/3-30/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 30m total
  • Brisbane to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 25m total
  • Brisbane to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Brisbane to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Brisbane to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Wed 19/318:50BNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 20mJetstar
Sun 30/306:10MEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Deal found 19/2£96
Mon 10/306:05BNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Fri 14/306:10MEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2£154
Tue 15/406:05BNE - MEL
1 stop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 22/415:05MEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£161
Sat 22/214:20BNE - MEL
Nonstop2h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 23/206:00MEL - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/2£201
Mon 7/411:00BNE - MEL
1 stop4h 25mLink Airways
Mon 14/416:10MEL - BNE
1 stop4h 05mLink Airways
Deal found 21/2£615
Fri 14/323:40BNE - MEL
1 stop22h 55mVietJet Air
Sun 16/301:30MEL - BNE
1 stop21h 40mVietJet Air
Deal found 20/2£787

Find flights from Brisbane to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Brisbane to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Brisbane

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneMelbourne

BNE - MEL

BNEMEL

Brisbane

Wed 19/3

18:50-22:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 30/3

06:10-07:20

Nonstop2h 10m

£96

BrisbaneMelbourne

BNE - MEL

BNEMEL

Brisbane

Mon 10/3

06:05-09:25

Nonstop2h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 14/3

06:10-07:20

Nonstop2h 10m

£154

BrisbaneMelbourne

BNE - MEL

BNEMEL

Brisbane

Tue 15/4

06:05-10:05

1 stop4h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 22/4

15:05-17:10

Nonstop2h 05m

£161

BrisbaneMelbourne

BNE - MEL

BNEMEL

Brisbane

Mon 23/6

10:20-12:40

Nonstop2h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 3/7

19:20-21:30

Nonstop2h 10m

£212

BrisbaneMelbourne

BNE - MEL

BNEMEL

Brisbane

Mon 7/4

11:00-15:25

1 stop4h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 10/4

13:40-17:45

1 stop4h 05m

£615

BrisbaneMelbourne

BNE - MEL

BNEMEL

Brisbane

Fri 14/3

23:40-23:35

1 stop22h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 16/3

01:30-22:10

1 stop21h 40m

£787

BrisbaneMelbourne

BNE - MEL

BNEMEL

Brisbane

Wed 14/5

06:30-08:55

Nonstop2h 25m

£48

BrisbaneMelbourne

BNE - MEL

BNEMEL

Brisbane

Mon 10/3

06:55-10:15

Nonstop2h 20m

£77

BrisbaneMelbourne

BNE - MEL

BNEMEL

Brisbane

Thu 20/3

08:30-13:55

1 stop4h 25m

£307

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Best time to book a flight from Brisbane to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Brisbane to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Brisbane to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (average of £1,121). Flying from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,692). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BNE to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Brisbane to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

When flying from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 70% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Brisbane to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Brisbane to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Brisbane to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from BNE to MEL are scheduled on a Wednesday (135 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (76 on average).

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar from Brisbane to Melbourne have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

VietJet Air
5.6
Fair
139 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Brisbane to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne?

    Brisbane (BNE), located 7.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Brisbane to Melbourne. 2 airlines have flights from Brisbane to Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Brisbane to Melbourne should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 106 outbound flights to Melbourne per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at £96. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £154 and £212, respectively. Jetstar is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £48. Users have also found prices from £77 and £307 on Virgin Australia and Link Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Melbourne Airport from Brisbane, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (91%), SriLankan Airlines (88%), Alliance Airlines( 81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport?

    While on average a flight from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport is generally £130, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £47. When looking at the most popular route, (Brisbane - Melbourne), you can expect to pay £109 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Brisbane to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Brisbane to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Brisbane to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Brisbane to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Brisbane to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (average of £1,121). Flying from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,692). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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JetstarCheapest£81Average£138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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